I am Israel
This morning I watched a short video of two young girls, returning home from captivity by Hamas. There was a …
Tag Archives: Judaism
Alone in the Crowd
Hanukkah is a full week away, and Christmas is over two weeks after that. But Christmas, as usual at this …
My Heart Overflows
There are times when I feel as if I’m being bombarded by events completely out of my control. I’m sure …
Antisemitism: Then and Now
Tonight is the 85th anniversary of Krystallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass in Germany on November 9, 1938. On that …
Children, God, and Grief
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote that the story of the binding of Isaac is meant to teach us that God owns …
We Are Not Alone
Today was a low day. I didn’t have a particularly good reason to feel gloomy, except that the sadness and …
What Can You Do? Call! Write!
I was on the phone last night with another Rabbi, and she suddenly asked me, “have you heard from any …
Judaism & Contradictions
My tradition loves seeming contradictions. The holiday of Sukkot is a perfect example. We call it a joyous time but …
Singing God’s Song
My dog’s leash has a knot in it. By the time I realized it was there, it had become too …
Holidays and Holy Days
Rabbi Elliot Dorff makes an important distinction between holidays and holy days. Holidays are meant for fun, celebration, relaxation, travel. …
